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Future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning became the second player in NFL history to surpass 70,000 yards passing during Thursday’s win at Kansas City.
Manning achieved the feat after completing a third-down strike to Emmanuel Sanders in the third quarter. Manning needs just 1,716 yards this season to set the all-time mark, eclipsing Green Bay’s Brett Favre who sits at the top with 71,838.
NFL all-time passing leaders
- Brett Favre — 71,838
- Peyton Manning — 70,122
- Dan Marino — 61,361
- Drew Brees — 56,388
The former Tennessee great registered 11,201 yards and 89 touchdowns as a collegian, lifting the Vols to an SEC Championship as a senior.
